Humalog vials contain 100 units (10 milliliters). Humalog (insulin lispro) is fast-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels.
Insulin lispro is closely related to human insulin, which is the natural hormone produced by the pancreas. Humalog also has their products available in KwikPens: 100 units (with available cartridges), 200 units, Mix 25 (with available cartridges) and Mix 50.
This manufactured insulin is safe and effective in treating both adults and children over the age of 3, whether Humalog is safe and effective for type 1 diabetes under three or children with type 2 diabetes.
Humalog is a substitute for human insulin and is used to control glucose levels. Since the molecules in this insulin have been modified, it works faster than regular human insulin.
It increases the rate at which the body converts glucose to glycogen stored in the muscle to be later used as energy.
The other ingredients in Humalog vials are glycerol, m-cresol, zinc oxide, dibasic sodium phosphate 7 H2O, and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide may have been used to adjust the acidity.
Ensure you are ordering the proper dosage, as Humalog has a wide arrange of selection. Also ensure you are ordering the proper insulin, as Humalog and Humulin can easily be confused with one another.
Warnings and Precautions
Using Humalog vials may cause a drop in blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
Always check your insulin labels when receiving them from your pharmacy or before use, so it is not potentially confused for other medications you are taking.
Some patients had reported experiencing hypoglycemia when they switched to human insulin from animal insulin.
Your insulin dosage may need to change if you take any of the following medications: contraceptive pills, oral hypoglycemics, steroids, thyroid medication, sulpha antibiotics, acetylsalicylic acid, antidepressants, beta-blockers. See the drug interactions tab for more information.
Speak with your doctor if you are taking any medications or supplements not listed above.
Your ability to concentrate may be affected due to hypoglycemia. For this reason, you should not drive or operate machinery while using this insulin. Symptoms may differ for each patient.
Some may experience heart failure, shortness of breath, increased weight gain, and localized swelling (edema).
Rotate injection sites to avoid causing skin damage such as lumps. Humalog will not work well if injected into a lumpy area.
Your doctor may recommend closely monitoring your blood sugar levels and adjusting your insulin dosage and other antidiabetic medications.
Carry glucose tablets, candy, or sugary drinks if you experience low blood sugar (mild hypoglycemia).
Do not use Humalog if you are experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or have an allergy to insulin lispro or other ingredients in this medication.
Warnings and Precautions
Using Humalog vials may cause a drop in blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
Always check your insulin labels when receiving them from your pharmacy or before use, so it is not potentially confused for other medications you are taking.
Some patients had reported experiencing hypoglycemia when they switched to human insulin from animal insulin.
Your insulin dosage may need to change if you take any of the following medications: contraceptive pills, oral hypoglycemics, steroids, thyroid medication, sulpha antibiotics, acetylsalicylic acid, antidepressants, beta-blockers. See the drug interactions tab for more information.
Speak with your doctor if you are taking any medications or supplements not listed above.
Your ability to concentrate may be affected due to hypoglycemia. For this reason, you should not drive or operate machinery while using this insulin. Symptoms may differ for each patient.
Some may experience heart failure, shortness of breath, increased weight gain, and localized swelling (edema).
Rotate injection sites to avoid causing skin damage such as lumps. Humalog will not work well if injected into a lumpy area.
Your doctor may recommend closely monitoring your blood sugar levels and adjusting your insulin dosage and other antidiabetic medications.
Carry glucose tablets, candy, or sugary drinks if you experience low blood sugar (mild hypoglycemia).
Do not use Humalog if you are experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or have an allergy to insulin lispro or other ingredients in this medication.
Side Effects
Similar to any medication, Humalog insulin may cause side effects; however, not everyone experiences them. Humalog insulin side effects may include sweating, increased heartbeat, difficulty breathing/wheezing, drop in blood pressure, and rashes all over the body.
Some experienced localized allergies at the injection site, which may include swelling, itching, or redness. Typically it clears up within a few days to weeks. Notify your doctor if you experience allergic reactions.
Amyloid (lumps under the skin) may be caused at injection sites due to protein build-up. Repetitive injecting into a single site may also cause lipohypertrophy (skin thickening) or lipoatrophy (shrinking fatty tissue). To avoid these skin issues from happening, you should rotate injection sites.
Edema (fluid retention; swelling of ankles and arms) has been reported at the start of treatment or during changes in blood glucose control.
If you are feeling ill after taking Humalog insulin, you made need to adjust your dosage levels. Even if your eating habits have changed, you still require insulin. Test your blood & urine and consult a doctor.
Also, speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects, including those not listed above.
Common Problems
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar means there is not a sufficient amount of sugar in the blood. This can be caused by numerous factors, including if you take too much insulin, you delay or miss meals or change your diet, you exercise too much before/after meals, you have an illness or infection, you have trouble with your heart, liver or kidneys and alcohol may affect blood sugar levels.
Symptoms of low blood sugar include tiredness, shakiness or nervousness, headaches, cold sweats, increased heartbeat, and feeling sick.
Hyperglycemia or too much sugar in the blood can lead to ketoacidosis. It happens when your body does not have enough insulin and can be brought about by not taking your prescription insulin-like Humalog, taking less insulin than advised, fever, emotional stress, or infection, eat more than your recommended diet allows.
Symptoms include flushed face, increased thirst, no appetite, feeling sick, fruit smell on the breath, rapid pulse, and heavy breathing.
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